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The war and humanitarian crisis in Gaza directly impacts many Minnesotans. And while MPR News does not have journalists stationed in the region, we do have a responsibility to our audiences to report on how this ongoing conflict affects people here. Our goal is to provide MPR News audiences with a variety of perspectives, context and factual information. We are committed to using language that is as precise as possible.

As you will see here, the majority of the coverage on our air and our website is provided by our national and international news partners, NPR and the BBC. The language and terminology used to describe the conflict are changing. If you have questions or concerns about our coverage please reach out to us.

AP freelancer among 4 journalists killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza hospital, health officials say

AP freelancer among 4 journalists killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza hospital, health officials say

Health officials say Israeli strikes on a hospital in southern Gaza has killed four journalists, including a freelancer who worked for The Associated Press. Mariam Dagga was a visual journalist who freelanced for the AP during the war, as well as other news outlets.
by The Associated Press

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4 Palestinians shot dead by Israeli forces while seeking aid near Gaza City, witnesses say

4 Palestinians shot dead by Israeli forces while seeking aid near Gaza City, witnesses say

Witnesses say Israeli forces shot dead four Palestinian aid-seekers traveling through a military zone south of Gaza City that is regularly used to reach a food distribution point. Gaza City is now officially in famine after 22 months of war, while Israel’s military moves ahead with a planned offensive to seize the city.
by The Associated Press

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U.S. envoy to discuss long-term ceasefire with Israel after Lebanon commits to disarming Hezbollah

U.S. envoy to discuss long-term ceasefire with Israel after Lebanon commits to disarming Hezbollah

The U.S. special envoy to Lebanon says his team will discuss a long-term cessation of hostilities with Israel. This follows Beirut's endorsement of a U.S.-backed plan for Hezbollah to disarm.
by The Associated Press

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A Palestinian activist was killed by the violence he sought to stop

A Palestinian activist was killed by the violence he sought to stop

Awdah Al Hathaleen was shot during a clash with an Israeli settler. His West Bank village hoped “No Other Land,” the Oscar-winning film about settler violence that he worked on, might help protect them.
by Eleanor Beardsley

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